CEFR B2
hairpuller
noun
Meaning
A person or animal that habitually pulls out hair, either their own or someone else's, often as a sign of stress, anxiety, or behavioral issues.
Examples
- The stressed student became a hairpuller during exam week.
- The veterinarian suspected the cat was a hairpuller due to its anxious behavior.
Synonyms: plucker, compulsive hair puller